The Waterford Police Department has dedicated a memorial to Officer Bernard J. Douton, who served as the WPD Youth Officer for numerous years. The memorial consists of a tree planted in his honor, as well as a memorial stone. Both are located at the front of the Waterford Police building.

Numerous members of the Waterford Police Department voluntarily make the yearly trip to the National Law Enforcement Memorial located in Washington DC. Information regarding the Law Enforcement Memorial can be found at www.nleomf.org .